T-103 is a Tier 8 Soviet premium tank destroyer in World of Tanks. The only anti-tank equipment of the USSR with a 360° rotating turret. This is a promotional car and appears in the premium store very rarely. Consider the performance characteristics, features and gameplay of this machine, and also find out whether it is worth buying in 2019.
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Firepower
440 damage per shot is pretty low for a level 8, especially given the long cooldown. On the other hand, the T-103 is distinguished by high armor penetration with basic and special shells, which will allow the vehicle not to get lost in battle with dozens. The gun has acceptable accuracy and good aiming time. The vertical guidance angles are quite comfortable -8 ... + 30 °. But the speed of the projectiles is mediocre, which will have to be taken into account when shooting ahead of the enemy.
This type of shells gives its advantages:
- unlike cumulatives, fences, trees and walls of destructible buildings are not a hindrance to them;
- compared to sub-caliber ones, they do not lose their penetration at a great distance.
The T-103 has a turret with 360° horizontal guidance, which is undoubtedly one of the main features of this technique. The very slow speed of rotation of the tower spoils the situation a little.
Vitality
The T-103 has the largest margin of safety among Soviet tank destroyers of its level - 1250 units. Against the background of the rest of the representatives of this class at level 8, this is an average indicator.
Reservation
The hull armor rating is the only thing this machine can count on. The T-103 does not have rational armor slope angles, so even some levels 6 and 7 will be able to pierce in the forehead. In addition, in the frontal projection there are two noticeable and weakly protected turrets.
At the same time, the T-103 has a strong turret with 220 mm frontal armor. With a good combination of circumstances and proper tanking, the indicators of the reduced armor reach 300 mm, which allows you to play more confidently from the tower.
Still, once again it is better not to tempt fate trying to recapture something, but to leave the light. In addition, a large hatch is located on top of the tower, which will not be difficult to get into. Therefore, at the time of reloading, if there is nowhere to hide, it is necessary to constantly move, making it difficult for the enemy to target vulnerable areas.
A good tower is complemented by a good view of 380 meters for a tank destroyer. The communication range is 730 meters, which is also quite good.
Mobility
The mass of the machine is 63 tons with an engine power of 900 hp. allows you to gain a maximum speed of up to 40 km / h. It's a leisurely machine overall, but with a 30° chassis slew rate and a rotating turret, spinning it up will be very difficult.
Comparison with other premium tank destroyers of the USSR
Soviet Tier 8 anti-tank vehicles are represented in the game by three models:
- T-103
- SU-130 PM
- ISU-130
Let's compare their main indicators:
T-103 | SU-130 PM | ISU-130 | |
One-time damage (unit) | 440 | 520 | 490 |
Armor penetration (mm) | 258/307/65 | 243/320/65 | 215/187/65 |
Accuracy (at 100m) | 0,36 | 0,35 | 0,37 |
Aiming time (s) | 2,3 | 2,3 | 2,1 |
UGN | 360° | -78 ... + 78 ° | -2 ... + 10 ° |
UVN | 8 ... + 30 ° | -7 ... + 37 ° | -8 ... + 14 ° |
Durability (unit) | 1250 | 1100 | 1000 |
Overview (m) | 380 | 360 | 380 |
Speed (km / h) | 40 | 65 | 38 |
Stealth (%) | 4,45/2,68 | 19.11/11.47 | 15.86/9.53 |
Average damage per minute (units) | 2357 | 2294 | 2854 |
The T-103 is distinguished by the presence of a turret with all the ensuing advantages, which is also well armored. It has the highest penetration, but is practically devoid of disguise.
Advantages and disadvantages
Acquainted with tperformance characteristics T-103 and comparing it with premium classmates of the USSR, we can highlight its strengths and weaknesses:
Advantages:
- high armor penetration;
- full rotation tower;
- comfortable UVN;
- good DPM;
- good accuracy.
Disadvantages:
- weak hull armor;
- a small alpha strike compared to other tank destroyers;
- large silhouette and very low masking factor;
- average mobility.
Equipment
The choice of equipment for the T-103 provides for an increase in firepower, since the main role of tank destroyers is to deal damage. So the best choice would be:
- large caliber gun rammer - it is mandatory to install, because this AT has a long reload time, and by increasing the rate of fire, you can significantly increase the average damage per minute;
- stereoscopic telescope - will add 95 meters to the basic view of the car, thereby bringing this figure to the maximum value;
- reinforced aiming drives - given the presence of the tower, sometimes you have to leave the shelter and the faster the guns come down, the better for us, of course;
If you already have a trained crew with the “Combat Brotherhood” skill, then instead of aiming drives, you can install:
- improved ventilation Class 3 - will add 5% to the skills of the crew, slightly increasing all the characteristics of the vehicle.
Crew training
The crew of the T-103 consists of five tankers, the commander has a combined specialization with a radio operator. For those who will upgrade the crew from scratch, let's consider the order of learning skills, their priority and impact.
Disguise must be pumped out with the first skill in order to at least slightly increase the invisibility of the car.
A smooth ride combined with a smooth turret traverse will allow you to shoot more accurately on the move.
Radio interception will increase visibility by 11,4 meters and, after reaching the maximum value of 445 meters, will act to unmask the enemy.
Virtuoso will add mobility and increase the chance to destroy the enemy who tries to spin you.
Combat Brotherhood will enhance all the characteristics of the tank and will be more effective with the “Improved Ventilation” equipment installed.
A non-contact ammo rack will increase survivability and protect against ammo explosions, and the sniper, in turn, will increase the likelihood of inflicting critical damage on an enemy tank.
Desperate will speed up reload speed by 9,1% when the T-103 has less than 125 hit points.
Equipment
The choice of consumables for the T-103, as well as for all premium equipment, depends on what goal to pursue: earning credits or bending in a random house. Naturally, with conventional equipment, the costs will be less, and the earnings will be correspondingly higher. Improved equipment will increase survivability and comfort from the game. In general, the set has a standard look:
- repair kit;
- first-aid kit;
- fire extinguisher.
If you play carefully, the third consumable slot can be replaced with Doppayek, which will give an increase of 10% to the skills of the entire crew and will increase the combat effectiveness of the vehicle.
How to play T-103
Having familiarized ourselves with the characteristics of the first Soviet tank destroyer with a full-rotation turret, let's move on to the gameplay features.
The dynamics of the vehicle allows you to quickly take an advantageous position at the beginning of the battle. The most important thing is to provide escape routes at light, so as not to go prematurely to the hangar. Taking into account the weak armor of the hull and the location of the turrets in the VLD area, it is necessary to hide the frontal projection of the tank behind shelters. In the top of the list, the T-103 can quite confidently play from good UVN tanking with a turret, but you should be wary of enemy tank destroyers with penetration of about 300 mm .
In battles with “nines” and “tens”, support from the second line will be the best tactic. Here you should no longer rely on the armor of the tower and you need to play more carefully. This tank destroyer has high penetration, so even a game at the bottom of the list will not leave it without damage.
Summary results
Fans of Soviet technology will like the T-103 largely due to its feature with a 360° rotating turret. At the same time, the vehicle has a good weapon, which allows you to farm due to the high penetration of the base projectile.
If your hangar does not have other premium USSR tank destroyers, then the T-103 will be a good purchase, especially if you missed the marathon on the SU-130 PM, which was included in ranking the best tanks for the "Front Line" mode.
Video reviews
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gm-gsO0iF34
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